NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

 Town of Durham Board of Selectmen

                        Jeff Wakeman, Chairman

                        Deborah Larrabee, Vice-Chair

Philip Gilikson

                        Barry Baldwin

                        Kirk Heald

A special meeting of the Durham Board of Selectmen will be held on TUESDAY, February 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Durham Town Hall, 630 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine 04222. 

AGENDA

Consideration of:

I.                               Call to Order

II.                                        Attendance and Establishment of Quorum

III.             Amendments to the Agenda

IV.                         Public Comments

V.                Roads 

a.      Meeting with Road Commissioner by request

       VI.                        Adjournment

Planning Board Minutes

January 4, 2012 7:00 pm

Durham Town Office 

1. Russ Jabaut called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and offered opening remarks: 

“The Durham Planning Board exists to administer Federal, State and local land use laws in a fair and impartial manner. We are sworn to read and apply to the best of our abilities, all laws and ordinances as written, & in accordance with Durham’s Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board strives to preserve the character and livability of our community, while upholding property values. In reviewing applications, we strive to respect the applicant’s rights, those of abutters, and all others affected by the proposed land use activity.  After a thorough review of an application, the Board may have to say No! If an applicant is unsatisfied with this decision, an appeal may be made to the Board of Appeals.

Detailed written minutes, a DVD recording and digital audio recording serve as legal records of this public meeting.” 

Members present: Todd Beaulieu, Russ Jabaut, Jill Toher, Joe Tomm, Michelle Thibeault and Scott Miller.

Associate Member Paul First- excused.

Deborah Larrabee, Secretary 

Officials:  Dan Feeney: Codes Enforcement: Excused 

2. Amendments to the Agenda: none 

3. Acceptance of the minutes of December 7, 2011

J. Toher moves to accept minutes of December 7, 2011 as written and presented.

Second S. Miller. 5-yes 0-no 0-abstain 

4. Informational Exchange: None

5. Continuing Business:

• Albert and Penee Bordeleau- Conditional Use for an Accessory Apartment-Map 2 Lot 55-d. Mr. Bordeleau personally appeared before the Planning Board to continue his application for an Accessory Apartment.

Mr. Bordeleau personally appeared before the Planning Board to complete his application for an accessory Apartment.

Mr. Bordeleau presented his deed. He also presented his abutters notifications. The only abutter acceptance that was not received was that of the property at 870 Pinkham Brook Road which is across [Rte.125] from his residence.

J. Toher moves to approve Mr. Bordereau’s application for an accessory apartment with the following condition that Mr. Bordeleau turn in his proof of notification of his neighbor across the street at 870 Pinkham Brook Road (formerly the Sario’s home). Second S. Miller. 5-yes 0-no 1-abstain   (J Tomm not. present at previous meeting)

The Accessory Apartment permit was issued on January 4, 2012.

Special note: Ronald & Barbara Granholm: William & Myra Ellrich: 8 & 14 Dewitt Hill Road: Map 1 lot 62, 63: Durham Acres Two (2) copies of the Mylars from Granholm/Ellrich were received in the Town Office on 12-19-2011.

6. New Business:    Elections for 2012:

Chairman: J. Tomm nominates Russ Jabaut for Chairman of the Planning Board for 2012. Second J. Toher. 4-yes 0-no 1-abstain (R. Jabaut) 

Vice-Chair: J. Tomm nominates Jill Toher as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Board. Second S. Miller. 4-yes 0-no 1-abstain (J. Toher) 

• Planning & Appeals Budget 2012

Budget for 2012 has been submitted to the Administrative Assistant for review by the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee. The budget remains essentially the same as 2011(+/-). 

• Robert Crowley: Conditional Use Application:  Wilderness Camp Sites/Auburn Pownal Road. Map 9 Lots 21-A.l & 24

      Abutters present: John Buckley and David Barringer. 

Mr. Crowley personally appeared before the Planning Board to present his application for a Conditional Use Permit for a “Wilderness” Campground. 

The Application is for 12 “Eco-friendly Wilderness” campsites.

Camping will be Fall, Winter and Spring.

There are already cross country ski trails on the property.

Trash is take in take out.

Outhouse provided with “carry out containers” provided. 

Two outhouses will be provided.

R. Jabaut stated that our ordinances are not geared to “wilderness camping.”

Recommendation is to have Mr. Crowley work with the State of Maine on this type of camping, especially in regard to outhouses and showers.

Fire rings for open fires and propane cook stoves.

Six platforms for the yurts. Yurts will be16 feet in diameter. Maximum of four people. Single sites are 50’ x 50’. Doubles are 50’ x 100’. At the next meeting Codes Enforcement individual will be present during the camping season.

People will generally be staying one or two nights.

Two weeks would be the maximum.

Snowmobiles being used on the pond.

Mr. Crowley is familiar with the snowmobiles and sharing the pond.

Hunting in the fall. No rifles. Shotguns only. Bow hunting.

Abutter John Buckley suggested that the town not eliminate rifles. 

Mr. Crowley’s son works with a group known as “Wounded Warriors”. They would be able to utilize 5the sites for hunting. The warriors group in Durham would be the Durham Warriors. 

Mr. Crowley will provide maps showing the surveyed boundaries to abutters. 

Kayakers have noticed several structures on the shore of the pond.

There was teepee near pond shore. The teepee still exists but has been dismantled.

Temporary “outhouse” will be moved. Trailer has been moved as well. 

Map 9 Lot 23 formerly owned by Timothy Nash was discussed. 

Mr. Crowley believes the Town owns  this lot now.  This needs to be reviewed.

It was recommended that Mr. Crowley speak with Pauline Paradis / Donna Hayes about the Nash property, and bring the finding to the next meeting. 

Abutter David Barringer: Map Lot 26: Mr. Crowley has an easement to move over this abutters property. Mr. Barringer questioned having materials moved in over his land. Mr. Crowley intends to bring construction materials in by way of the Auburn Pownal Road in winter.

The property will be entered coming off the Auburn/Pownal Road. 

All sites are 100’ from abutting lands. 

Conditional Use Application Completeness Review criteria:

1. Description of proposed conditional use:

1a. ok, 1b-n/a, 1c- Site distance needs to be verified, recommend signs indicating hidden drive or slow down, 1d-1m-ok-owner finance. 

2. Site plan:

2a- Needs larger plan: 1/8” to a foot-show design for platforms-anything structural, 2b-2e-ok, 2f-? , 2g-ok, 2h- minimum impact, 2j-ok, 2k-drainage courses, 2l- need contours, 2m-needs sketch of sign, 2n-ok. 

3. Need copies of deed with Exhibit A each parcel. Also state and federal permits. Include pending applications. 

4-5-ok 

6-start as soon as approved. 

7-8-n/a 

9-to contact State Historic Preservation 

Mr. Crowley has spoken with the Fire Chief. He will be giving Fire/ EMS a tour when completed. Mr. Crowley needs to give Board a copy of letter from Fire Chief. 

All information needs to be to the Town Office 9 days prior to the next Planning Board Meeting. (January 23rd) 
 
 

7. Other Business: Ordinance Review 

• Each Planning Board member has been given a copy of the draft Land Use Ordinance from AVCOG.    Please review for the February meeting.

• Chairman’s Report: Ordinance requests for Town Meeting were discussed.  It was the Board’s opinion that more input from proponents needed be forthcoming

8. Adjournment:

T. Beaulieu moves to adjourn this final meeting for the Planning Board for 2011 at 8:32 pm.  Second by J. Tomm. 5-yes 0-no 0-abstain

Next meeting is February 1, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,

D. Larrabee, Secretary

Freeport High School Facility  Study Presentation by the Architect

 Discussion to Durham community

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Town of Durham Board of Selectmen

                        Jeff  Wakeman, Chairman

                        Deborah Larrabee, Vice-Chair

                        Philip  Gilikson

                        Barry Baldwin

                        Kirk Heald

A special meeting of the Durham Board of Selectmen will be held on TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Durham Town Hall, 630 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine 04222. 

AGENDA

Consideration of:

I.                               Call to Order

II.                            Attendance and Establishment of Quorum

III.             Amendments to the Agenda

IV.                          Public Comments

V.                             Roads

1. a.  Discussion regarding roads “point” person

VI.             Adjournment

Durham Town Office

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Feb 14th Fire Dept.

Feb. 16th Roads

Feb 21, 22 and 23 Muicipal

 availabe during business hours starting March 7, 2012.

Monday: 9 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 7 pm

Tuesday, Thursday &  Friday: 9 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 4:30 pm

Wednesdays : Closed

Town Meeting is April 6th-Elections of Town Officials

April 7th Town Meeting starting at 9 am